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The Other Widow

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Ella, 32, a theatre dresser and mistress, experiences the sudden death of her lover. She attends his Shiva while keeping her identity under wraps and dives into a world once forbidden to her. Through intimate encounters with his brother, parents, and, most especially, his wife, she examines her place in his life and eventually demands her legitimate right to mourn.
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Wendy Ide Screen International 11/29/2022
An elegant and empathetic portrait of that most vilified of female characters, ‘the other woman’, combining satisfyingly textured character details with a suitably theatrical flourish to arresting effect. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl 02/11/2025
6/10
...a darkly comic look at modern Israeli life that expertly manages the tricky balance between recognizing the transgressive nature of Ella’s relationship and feeling empathy for her as a woman sincerely in mourning. Go to Full Review Cameron Meier Orlando Weekly 11/02/2023
3.25/5
Dramatic and culturally insightful, but also surprisingly humorous and surreal, the ... film feels slight at times but ultimately sticks with you thanks to Rypp's interesting portrait of a cultural outcast and the relatable performance of Dana Ivgy. Go to Full Review Nora Lee Mandel Maven's Nest 06/08/2023
8/10
Rypp’s debut feature is a stunningly empathetic dive inside the feelings of a woman having an affair with a married man at her most vulnerable time. Her story unfolds within the timing and structure of Jewish ritual as she moves into center stage. Go to Full Review Jason Delgado Film Threat 03/14/2023
9/10
The master craftsmanship of the cast and crew transports us to a different point of view that you can’t take your eyes off of. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Maayan Rypp

Director

Dana Ivgy

Ella

Ania Bukstein

Natasha

Dor Muskal

Dan

Irit Gidron

Judit

Daniel Gal

Maya
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Synopsis Ella, 32, a theatre dresser and mistress, experiences the sudden death of her lover. She attends his Shiva while keeping her identity under wraps and dives into a world once forbidden to her. Through intimate encounters with his brother, parents, and, most especially, his wife, she examines her place in his life and eventually demands her legitimate right to mourn.
Director
Maayan Rypp
Producer
Christophe Audeguis, Amir Harel
Screenwriter
Maayan Rypp, Anat Gafni
Production Co
Tobina Films, Lama Films, The Cup of Tea
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Hebrew
Runtime
1h 25m
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